Determining your undertone is the first and most crucial step in finding your perfect match foundation for any brand. The process can be greatly simplified by following the options below.
The easiest way of determining your undertone is by using the Goldilocks Method*:
Most foundation brands have the undertone noted on the bottle. If not, look for words like:
*The one exception to this method is Mac who switches the definitions of warm and cool. A Mac NW foundation corresponds to Cool in this and most other brands while NC corresponds to Warm.
Shine your phone's flashlight onto your neck and take note of the color. If you're fair, look for light yellow and pink tones. If you're medium to dark, look for a golden, olive, or red cast. For reference take a look at the following celebrities and their corresponding tones:
Beyonce: Caramel (Warm Dark)
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